The Space Web
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Planets Web |
NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
NASA
Posters Download several NASA posters here for use in your classroom. Topics include Mars, the ISS, flight, sun storms, microgravity, the Wright Brothers, and more. Many include student activities as well |
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The Solar System Shuffle Match the Solar System cards with the Solar System descriptions to match the cards with the correct description and become a "Solar System Shuffle Super StarChild." |
Solar System Scavenger Hunt | |
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System Adventure Learn about the solar system and our galaxy from World Wide Web sites and write a science fiction story. Intermediate, Middle School |
The
Solar System in Pictures This web site has fifty 3-D stereo images of the planets in our Solar System. You do not need red/blue 3D glasses to enjoy the full 3-D effect. There are also 340 other pictures of the planets, as well as interactive quizzes (many with pictures) to test your knowledge. |
Destinations:
Our Solar System Jim Cornish of Gander Academy gives one of his exceptional Destinations articles about our solar system. Full of great site reviews, there are also ready-to-use activities for instant classroom use. |
| Views of the Solar System | The Solar System & the Universe | Solar Comparison Activities |
| Amazing
Space Web-based activities and games for all grades |
Windows
to the Universe |
Far
Out Chores on the International Space Station Real life on the Space Station |
| Science
Space News
The
Martian Sun Times |
Take
a Clear Cold Look at the Universe View the latest and greatest in space exploration, via the telescope technology presently available. The Space Infrared Telescope Facility will be launched early in 2003; find out here how it works, and use the discussion questions to spark further student interest. |
Zoom
Astronomy A comprehensive site about space and astronomy designed for all ages and levels of comprehension. It has an easy-to-use structure and includes a wealth of information, student activities, quizzes, puzzles and lessons. |
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The Moon Written for third grade science classes, this unit covers features of the moon, compares them to Earth, and involves students in hands-on demonstrations and experiments to better understand the moon in relation to our planet. |
Galilean Moon Project Put on your thinking caps for this logic puzzle on the moons of Jupiter. Students must complete a chart, filling in the correct moon for distance, orbit, and diameter, by the process of elimination and using the clues provided. |
Fun in the Sun |
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Moon's
ABC Fact Sheet What is the equatorial diameter, the mass, and the surface area of the moon? Find out here, and then s-t-retch your brain with the math problems included under "Brain Busters".
Moon
Calendar |
The
Moon Probably one of the best places to go for moon resources is NASA, and here they provide fact sheets, images, photo galleries, missions to the moon, and links for further research
Earth and Moon
Viewer |
Moon Project
Alpha This project helps prepare your students to work cooperatively, use problem-solving techniques, apply clear and calculated critical thinking skills, and form their own constitution--with rules and a government. They are required to form an Alpha colony on the moon, knowing how to survive there, providing a working and just government, and persuading moon colonists to join their new world. Hand-outs, guidelines, instructions, daily log worksheets, and scoring rubrics are all included |
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The
Science of Space "How many galaxies are there in the universe?" "Does the universe go on forever?" "What is gravity?" Explore some of these mind stretching questions with your students with this resource on the Science of Space. Links to further resources for research are included. |
Astronomy
with Air This interactive online lesson demonstrates the physics behind why stars "glimmer". |
The
Solar System - Jet Propulsion Laboratory - NASA |
 Christmas
Around the Solar SystemIf you think Santa had it bad, try delivering presents all over the solar system on Christmas Eve. There's a few planetary facts you may find helpful, however, before you begin your planetary jaunt... such as how long is a Martian year, anyway? Student activity sheets are included. |
Falling into
Space Astronauts in space do not actually float about due to zero gravity--they are instead in a continuous free fall. Discover how this concept works with interactive exhibits and student activities. |
Space
- The Final Frontier Experiments and worksheets on space-related themes, including gravity, phases of the moon, craters, and more. Second & third grade level
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